Tag: #PsychoactiveSubstances
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Understanding Khat AddictionInsights from Street Users in Addis Ababa and Their Struggles to Quit
Introduction:Khat chewing, a widespread practice in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, remains a significant public health concern, especially among vulnerable populations. A recent qualitative study explored khat use behavior and the readiness to quit among street dwellers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study sheds light on the complex interplay of addiction, socio economic factors,…
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Unraveling the Body’s Surprising Tolerance to Extreme Doses of Psychoactive Substances
Introduction:In a groundbreaking exploration of human physiology, recent research uncovers how individuals dependent on psychoactive substances (PAS) can survive doses that would otherwise be fatal for the average person. This astonishing phenomenon challenges conventional definitions of addiction and suggests a unique adaptive process within the body’s neuroendocrine system. Visit https://www.addictiontherjournal.com/ for more groundbreaking research in…
